Gaza Peace Plan Paused Amid Middle East Conflict

0:00This is Cory, keeping you informed on what's happening worldwide. Waits top-ending worldwide. You're listening to Global News Today. Talks to Implement President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan have been paused since late February, when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Igniting a wider, middle-east conflict, sources close to the negotiations say, the hold-up started right after the war began on February 28, stalling key discussions on Hamas. Disarming in exchange for amnesty and reconstruction funds. The plan had been picking up steam, with billions pledged by Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, just weeks earlier. Mediators were shuttling between Israel and Hamas, often in Cairo, but flight issues in the chaos of war halted everything. One insider called it a short delay, while a Palestinian official noted a plan meeting with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish brokers got scrapped with. No reschedule. People on the ground in Gaza are feeling the strain.

1:02At least 16 Palestinians have died from Israeli strikes since the war started, even as bombing there has eased a bit amid heavier action in Iran and Lebanon. Hamas has tightened its hold, ambushing Israeli-backed groups and killing at least two. Residents like one father in northern Gaza, fear Israel will ramp up attacks once the Iran fight ends. Hamas confirmed the freeze on talks, but gave no details, and neither Israel nor the White House has commented yet. Experts worry the distraction could derail the initiative, especially since Gulf donors might rethink their money amid Iranian rocket threats. Meanwhile, a key U.S.-led coordination center in southern Israel has scaled-back operations over missile fears, with diplomats saying top officials. Are now laser-focused on Iran. Still, lower-level talks continue and hopes the Gaza plan can resume once the war wraps up. This dean and story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound.

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